Twins Hank & Dexter’s wonderfully unique nursery combines dark elements — like the black animal silhouettes on the wall that were hand-painted by their mom, Jen — with lots of bright, playful accessories to create an exciting and memorable space.

Their bedroom is small for a pair of growing boys, so their parents wisely set up an entire upstairs hideaway that includes a cowboy-themed reading nook and nautical bathroom. In fact their whole house, which we toured on Apartment Therapy Boston and peeked at here on Ohdeedoh is full of kid-friendly touches that never sacrifice adult style. Jen has created a space that includes all of the things little boys love: adventure, fun, and — even though they may not appreciate it yet — comfortable sophistication.

Favorite Element: The marionette collection, even though the boys are still too young to play with them. My grandma gave most of them to me as a kid and friends have added to the collection over the years.

Biggest Challenge: Making space for two boys in one smallish room with a tiny closet. It helps that there is a bathroom just for them where we keep most of their clothes.

Proudest DIY: The mural. It took me a long time to paint it, but I kept reminding myself that the boys will remember this room all their lives.

Biggest Indulgence: The time spent painting the mural.

Best advice: Don't spend a lot on new things for a nursery, especially on anything that will quickly be outgrown. Most second-hand things can be washed and sanitized.

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